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Lincoln County board hears how Syntegix alert system, lockdowns and SROs are used in schools
Summary
District staff described the Syntegix notification system — a three‑press medical/assistance alert and an eight‑press lockdown that notifies law enforcement and maps incident locations — and discussed subscription and deployment details tied to SRO coverage.
The Lincoln County School Board heard a demonstration and description of the Syntegix safety system during its March 2026 meeting.
A school administrator (speaker 6) described two forms of alerts: a three‑press 'I need help' button used for medical events or incidents that require administrative response and an eight‑press lockdown button that places the building in lockdown and notifies law enforcement. Speaker 6 said the three‑button alert provides an incident map so staff and responders can locate the event, and the lockdown press notifies dispatch and triggers school lockdown procedures. "They can't get to the intercom...we immediately get a notification to our phones for the star team to report to that location," speaker 6 said, describing recent instances including seizures and a lunchroom choking incident where the system routed personnel.
Board members asked whether devices are carried on‑person and about costs and subscriptions; finance staff (speaker 5) summarized that Syntegix involved an upfront component (example amounts cited earlier in budget discussion) and an annual subscription. Speaker 2 noted an interagency agreement with 911 that routes Syntegix lockdown notifications directly to dispatch.
Why it matters: the system is part of district safety protocols that connect school staff, SROs and law enforcement during medical emergencies and lockdown events; board members sought clarity on operations, costs and false‑alarm procedures.
No formal action was taken; board members asked staff to continue monitoring system performance and costs.
